Appeals from the Crown Court

Appeals from the Crown Court

This article concerns appeals against decisions of the England and Wales Crown Court. The majority of appeals against Crown Court decisions are heard by the Criminal Division of the Court of Appeal.

Jurisdiction of the Court of Appeal and Divisional Court

The Court of Appeal has jurisdiction to hear the following appeals:

The Divisional Court of the Queen's Bench Division of the High Court has jurisdiction to hear appeals by way of case statedSupreme Court Act 1981, UKStatute|2033412|s. 28.] and applications for judicial review [Supreme Court Act 1981, UKStatute|2033414|s. 29.] , where the Crown Court is conducting an appeal against a decision of a magistrates' court.

Appeals to the Court of Appeal

Composition of the Court

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